How Does the Resource Action (RA) Process Usually Work?

Hi everyone,

I’ve heard some rumours that there might be another Resource Action (RA) in 2026, so I was wondering if anyone could share some insight into how the process usually worked in the past — either from personal experience or based on what you’ve seen happen to colleagues.

In particular, I’m curious about the timing and communication:

Is it usually brought up during a regular 1:1, or is there a separate meeting specifically for this?
Around what time of the month did this typically happen?
How much advance notice was usually given between the initial communication and the actual end date?

I understand that the process may vary depending on the country, organization, or specific RA, so I’d be interested in hearing any experiences you’ve had personally or observed with colleagues.

Thanks!

#RA #ResourceAction #Communication #Meeting #NoticePeriod

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@a2 PIP is a low cost way to reduce. RA is a way to cull unwanted survivors.

@bc There are many instances, when people intending to retire, stayed few months more to collect the severance pay.

How an RA works, you will have an impromptu meeting set up with your manager and possibly second line manager as well. You may get double teamed, They will read from a script about Work rebalancing and redundancy, blah blah blah. Then they will tell you when your last day is. They will then send you an email with all the paperwork, and make you sign a separation agreement.
I was there for 18 years I saw probably 30 RAs happen. Good luck all who remain

@a7 It's true. The thing I miss most about IBM is all the s-x. Everywhere you went people were getting it on behind closed doors and in the stairwells. We even called one area the Red Light District. Not sure if it's still like that.

They are so sneaky and shady how ibm ever be considered an ethical company. Everyone sees right through facade of what is going on but we just turn a blind eye to it?

Previously used process for RAs does not guarantee it is the same in the future.
Also, IBM moved away from RAs, IBM fully embraced PIPs for money saving reasons.
I doubt there will be RAs, IBM has large pool (15%) of PIP candidates to throw away at no cost.

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